Further Education Courses
All of Teagasc’s further education courses are nationally accredited by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).
These courses are suitable for people who wish to make a career in agriculture, horticulture, horses or forestry but who do not wish to complete a higher level course. There is no minimum educational entry requirement but those who have completed the Leaving Certificate are likely to benefit most.
These courses open up a wide range of career options for participants. Many will return to farming either in a full-time or part-time capacity but there are excellent job prospects in the expanding amenity horticulture and forestry sectors.
Paid work experience, home farm involvement and discussion group participation are integral parts of these courses where participants have the opportunity to develop the skills and competencies associated with their chosen career.
Participants who achieve the necessary results may transfer to higher level courses and progress up the National Framework of Qualifications ladder.
- Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture
- Advanced Certificate in Agriculture
- Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Adapted for Part-Time Farmers)
- Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd Management
- Advanced Certificate in Drystock Management
- Advanced Certificate in Agricultural Mechanisation
- Advanced Certificate in Farm Management
- Advanced Certificate in Machinery and Crop Management
- Level 4 Certificate in Horticulture
- Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture
- Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
- Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship & Stud Management
- Advanced Certificate in Forestry
- Advanced Certificate in Greenkeeping
